by alex
Life is a fascinating phenomenon characterized by a set of unique attributes that distinguish living organisms from non-living matter. This quiz will challenge your understanding of these vital characteristics, ranging from cellular organization to metabolism and growth. Put your knowledge to the test and see how well you grasp the essential traits that define life!
Characteristics of Life Quiz Questions Overview
1. Which of the following is considered the basic unit of life?
Atom
Molecule
Cell
Tissue
2. What characteristic of life involves the maintenance of a stable internal environment?
Metabolism
Homeostasis
Growth
Reproduction
3. Which process involves the conversion of food into energy in living organisms?
Photosynthesis
Respiration
Digestion
Excretion
4. Which characteristic of life is demonstrated by the ability to respond to stimuli?
Reproduction
Growth
Responsiveness
Metabolism
5. What is the term for the increase in size and number of cells in an organism?
Reproduction
Metabolism
Growth
Adaptation
6. Which characteristic of life involves the production of offspring?
Growth
Metabolism
Reproduction
Homeostasis
7. What is the term for the sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism?
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Growth
Adaptation
8. Which characteristic of life is demonstrated by the ability to adapt to the environment over time?
Homeostasis
Metabolism
Adaptation
Reproduction
9. What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?
Respiration
Photosynthesis
Digestion
Excretion
10. Which characteristic of life involves the transmission of genetic information from one generation to the next?
Growth
Reproduction
Metabolism
Homeostasis
